Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the generation or treatment of chronic tympanic membrane perforation by modulation of HB-EGF activity.

Abstract: The invention provides isoform-selective anti-TGF? antibodies and methods of using the same. In particular, isoform-selective anti-TGF?2, anti-TGF?3, and anti-TGF?2/3 monoclonal antibodies are provided, e.g., for the treatment of fibrosis and other TGF?-related disorders.

Abstract: Peptides derived from NKp44 protein, chimeric peptides, nucleotides encoding same and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, are provided. Further, methods of extending the biological half-life of a protein of interest are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific antibodies that bind to EGFR and CD28 (EGFR×CD28) as well as anti-EGFR antibodies. Such antibodies may be combined with a further therapeutic agent such as an anti-PD1 antibody. Methods for treating cancers (e.g., EGFR-expressing cancer) by administering the antibodies (e.g., and combinations thereof with anti-PD1) are also provided. The EGFR×CD28 antibodies of the present invention embody a tumor-targeted immunotherapeutic modality combined with PD-1 inhibition. These bispecific antibodies bind a tumor-specific antigen (TSA) (EGFR) with one arm and the co-stimulatory receptor, CD28, on T-cells with the other arm. Combination therapy with PD-1 inhibitors specifically potentiated intra-tumoral T cell activation, promoting an effector memory-like T cell phenotype without systemic cytokine secretion in a variety of syngeneic and human tumor xenograft models.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses embodiments in which a therapeutic antibody is conjugated to ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. Thus, the present invention includes, among other things, compositions including a therapeutic antibody conjugated to one or more ?-1,6-glucan oligomers. The present invention further includes, among other things, methods of making and/or using such ?-1,6-glucan conjugates. In certain embodiments, a ?-1,6-glucan conjugate of the present invention is useful as a therapeutic or in a method of therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VEGF/anti-IL-1beta antibodies and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides, in particular polypeptides comprising an immunoglobulin domain, binding to human Programmed Death Ligand-1 (huPDL1) and to applications of such polypeptides such as for use as a medicament or for use as diagnostic agent, for example as an immunotracer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Relaxin fusion polypeptides, in particular to Relaxin 2 fusion polypeptides and uses thereof. Thus, the invention provides Relaxin fusion polypeptides, nucleic acid molecules, vectors, host cells, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the same and uses of the same including methods of treatment. The polypeptides and compositions of the invention may be useful, in particular, in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, for example for the treatment of heart failure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof and humanized versions thereof having binding specificity for IL-6. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-IL-6 antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making the anti-IL-6 antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-IL-6 antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with IL-6.

Abstract: Antibodies and compositions of matter useful for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis B Virus infection in mammals, and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to PD-1 binding agents that do not block the interaction of PD-1 with its ligands, and the use of such binding agents in the treatment, prevention and detection of disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human ?-klotho, and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment comprising the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides anti-EGFR antibody polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and the uses thereof.

Abstract: This application discloses ophthalmic formulations and methods for treating and preventing corneal haze and scarring with an hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) agent.

Abstract: The invention provides interleukin-33 (IL-33) antibodies and methods of making and using the same, e.g., for treatment of IL-33 mediated disorders (e.g., ocular disorders such as AMD (e.g., geographic atrophy (GA)).

Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a blood-brain barrier (BBB) receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a BBB receptor-expressing cell, e.g., for transport across the BBB. Also provided herein are transferrin receptor (TfR) constructs that comprise a monomeric TfR apical domain or one or more portions of the TfR apical domain which have been circularly permuted relative to the full-length TfR sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VEGF-A/anti-ANG2 antibodies, e.g. in the form of a bispecific Fab fragment, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Provided are constructs comprising a single-domain antibody (sdAb) moiety that specifically recognizes PD-1. Also provided are methods of making and using these constructs.

Abstract: VH domain, in which: (i) the amino acid residue at position 112 is one of K or Q; and/or (ii) the amino acid residue at position 89 is T; and/or (iii) the amino acid residue at position 89 is L and the amino acid residue at position 110 is one of K or Q; and (iv) in each of cases (i) to (iii), the amino acid at position 11 is preferably V; and in which said VH domain contains a C-terminal extension (X)n, in which n is 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 5, such as 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (and preferably 1 or 2, such as 1); and each X is an (preferably naturally occurring) amino acid residue that is independently chosen, and preferably independently chosen from the group consisting of alanine (A), glycine (G), valine (V), leucine (L) or isoleucine (I).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to monoclonal antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to human ?-klotho, and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment comprising the same.